COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon November 30, 2020
U.S. cases – Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
Kansas and counties cases – Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Sedgwick County cases – Sedgwick County Health Department
Location |
Friday |
Today |
Percent Change |
United States |
12,927,917 |
13,441,503 |
+ 3.97 |
Kansas |
153,021 |
157,446 |
+ 2.89 |
Kansas Deaths |
|
1,560 |
|
Sedgwick County* |
22,843 |
23,822 |
+ 4.29 |
SC Deaths |
|
150 |
|
Periphery Counties |
|||||
Harvey: 1,842 |
Butler: 3,468 |
Cowley: 1,631 |
Sumner: 824 |
Kingman: 388 |
Reno: 5,137 |
*Sedgwick County’s data reflects people who test positive with nasopharyngeal (NP) swab molecular testing (confirmed COVID-19 cases). The KDHE dashboard differs because it also includes people who are IgM antibody test or antigen test positive if they are linked to a confirmed case or if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
Sedgwick County Health Department Update
- Regular hours at the drive-through sampling site for NP swab and saliva specimens are as follows:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday – 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 7 p.m.
- The SCHD offers no-cost testing for residents, regardless of symptoms.
- Same day afternoon appointments are available if residents dial (316) 660-1022 and are reached by Health Department staff before noon.
- Residents may receive their results in four to six days. The Health Department will make 3 attempts to reach residents with their results.
- If you receive a voicemail or missed call from the Health Department please call back in order to receive your results.
- For the quickest response please call (316)660-1022 and listen for the prompt to leave a message for the results department.
- The SCHD Mobile Outreach Team will provide no-cost COVID-19 testing for residents with or without symptoms on the dates listed below.
- Tuesday, December 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at YMCA Farha Sport Center, 3405 S. Meridian Ave, Wichita
- Thursday, December 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale, Wichita
- Friday, December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pathways Church, 18800 W. Kellogg Drive, Goddard
Sedgwick County Updates
- A new local health order took effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 27 and will remain in effect until Saturday, January 9.
- The BOCC Staff meeting on Tuesday, December 1 and Regular BOCC meeting on Wednesday, December 2 will be live-streamed on Sedgwick County’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Prevention Measures
- Remember the three W’s to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands with soap and water often
- Wear a mask or face covering
- Watch your distance – keep six feet of space between you and others who are not in your household
Mental Health Support
- COMCARE of Sedgwick County is offering a Support Line for individuals who may be experiencing an elevation in mental health symptoms.
- Individuals may call (316) 660-1111 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- They’ll receive resources, coping skill ideas, and encouragement to keep doing what they need to do to stay healthy, emotionally and physically.
- Residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis should call (316) 660-7500.
Please direct all questions from media to Strategic Communications at (316) 660-9370 or communications@sedgwick.gov.